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Get ready for a whole load of roarsome fun this February half-term school holiday as dinosaurs rule at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, South Yorkshire. Calling all budding palaeontologists! Meet Professor Fossil and his baby dinosaur and go face-to-face with Rexy the mighty T-rex ...if you dare! Dig Dino Training! Join in Professor Fossil's hilarious 'How to train your dinosaur' session in the arena with galloping, giggles and […]

This February, Weston Park Cancer Charity is hosting its first ever Make a Will Month. Throughout the month, supporters will be able to get expert help with writing their Will with one of the charity’s legal partners. Participating solicitors are waiving their usual fees and asking instead for a donation to be made to Weston Park Cancer Charity. By taking part, supporters can get their affairs in order for a […]

Rotherham Civic Society has made a posthumous award to Dame Julie Kenny, for the important role she played in saving one of the borough’s greatest assets, Wentworth Woodhouse. The annual Sheila Cameron Award for Outstanding Community Service to the town was presented to Dame Julie’s family just weeks before the anniversary of her unexpected death on February 21, 2025, at the age of 67. Dame Julie was Sheffield-born but became […]

Doncaster’s premier arts venue, Cast, has today announced the appointment of James Blakey as its new Director, marking a significant moment in the organisation’s future and reaffirming its commitment to ambitious theatre rooted in community, collaboration and social impact. James takes up the role following the departure of Deborah Rees, who stepped down in December 2025. A nationally recognised theatre director and engagement specialist, James is not a stranger to […]

Staples Opticians in Wath upon Dearne, O’Brien Fey Opticians in Wellgate and Wickersley Eye Clinic are backing the College of Optometrists’ call for people to make eye health a priority in 2026 and have offered some top tips to ensure a good outlook this New Year. Regular eye examinations play a crucial role in the early detection of conditions such as glaucoma, diabetes, and high blood pressure, often before other […]

Nominations are now open for a special awards ceremony recognising the outstanding work of voluntary and community groups across South Yorkshire. The Community Celebration Awards will honour exceptional community impact in each of the region’s four areas – Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. Organised by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations in 2026, the awards shine a spotlight on the groups which have been […]